How Does dV/dt Vary in a Charging Capacitor?

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The discussion focuses on deriving the expression for the rate of voltage change (dV/dt) across a charging capacitor. The established formula is dV/dt = EMF/(R*C), where EMF represents the electromotive force, R is the resistance, and C is the capacitance. This relationship is crucial for understanding capacitor charging dynamics in electrical circuits.

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Obtain an expression for the rate (dV/dt) at which the voltage across a charging capacitor increases.
Express your answer in terms of I, R, and C.



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I found that at time=0, dV/dt=EMF/RC
 
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